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cathyolibrarian's review
5.0
The artwork is very engaging, I love the crackle, it gives a time-period feel to the book, and for some reason I find the shapes of the animals and people very satisfying. It is a story I haven't heard before, and while her story is very positive and empowering, I couldn't help but feel disgust that 150 years later we are fighting many of the same fights.
lizaroo71's review
4.0
This book taught me so much about women's place in American history. Lockwood is one name I have never heard, but she certainly advocated not just for women, but freed slaves and Native Americans and other marginalized groups in society. There is a great reference list in the back also.
The reason we picked it is up is because my oldest daughter noted the illustrator, Alison Jay. We love the pictures that accompany this one.
The reason we picked it is up is because my oldest daughter noted the illustrator, Alison Jay. We love the pictures that accompany this one.
abigailbat's review
4.0
Don't miss this upcoming nonfiction picture book (February 2018) if you need to refresh your selection on Women's History. Belva Lockwood ran for president in 1884. She was one of the first women in the country to earn (and be awarded) a legal degree after pushing and pushing to be accepted as a law student. Even then some courthouses would not allow a woman to argue cases. Belva never gave up in her quest for equal rights for women.
Informative text about Belva's life and work is enhanced with quotes from Belva herself. I love Alison Jay's distinctive artwork and here I can imagine that the crackled paintings represent the cracking of the patriarchy as Belva fought for women's rights and the rights of others who were trampled upon.
Back matter includes an author's note and an extensive timeline of Belva's life and work. This is a great title for general interest and for biography reports.
#ImwithBelva
Informative text about Belva's life and work is enhanced with quotes from Belva herself. I love Alison Jay's distinctive artwork and here I can imagine that the crackled paintings represent the cracking of the patriarchy as Belva fought for women's rights and the rights of others who were trampled upon.
Back matter includes an author's note and an extensive timeline of Belva's life and work. This is a great title for general interest and for biography reports.
#ImwithBelva
sunflowerjess's review
4.5
I had never heard of Belva Lockwood before discovering this book exists, which is a crying shame. Belva Lockwood was a firecracker for women's rights in the mid-late 1800's, earning a bachelor's degree in 1857, fighting for equal education for girls, moving cross-country, graduating from law school as one of the first women in America to do so, jumping on a bike and becoming the first woman to commute by bicycle in Washington D.C., AND ran for president in 1884! She championed not only women's rights but also other marginalized people. I liked the quotes of Belva's sprinkled throughout the book and the timeline of her life following the author's note.
scostner's review
4.0
If you are looking for nonfiction read-alouds to introduce events and historical figures to young readers, add this book to your collection. Belva Lockwood was a determined woman and fought for parity and justice all her life. Whether is was the unfairness of female teachers receiving half the pay of male teachers, girls and women being denied entry to law school, or female lawyers being unable to argue cases in court, Belva was convinced that things needed to change.
Kate Hannigan has written an account of Belva's life that highlights the battles she fought for equality. Sprinkled throughout the book are quotes from Belva's letters and speeches so that her authentic voice comes through. Alison Jay's crackle finish artwork fits so well with the text that it is hard to imagine anyone else doing the illustrations. The folk art style captures the setting of Belva's struggles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
There are pages devoted to her days as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, her work with Susan B. Anthony, and her appeal to President Grant to receive her law school diploma. Illustrations show the fashions of the times, early bicycles with their enormous front wheels, the backless benches used in school rooms, and other period details.
Back matter includes an archival photo of Belva, an author's note, a timeline, bibliography, and source notes. This is a wonderful book to use when studying the suffrage movement, Women's History Month, or American historical figures in general.
I received an advance copy from the publisher for review purposes.
Kate Hannigan has written an account of Belva's life that highlights the battles she fought for equality. Sprinkled throughout the book are quotes from Belva's letters and speeches so that her authentic voice comes through. Alison Jay's crackle finish artwork fits so well with the text that it is hard to imagine anyone else doing the illustrations. The folk art style captures the setting of Belva's struggles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
There are pages devoted to her days as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, her work with Susan B. Anthony, and her appeal to President Grant to receive her law school diploma. Illustrations show the fashions of the times, early bicycles with their enormous front wheels, the backless benches used in school rooms, and other period details.
Back matter includes an archival photo of Belva, an author's note, a timeline, bibliography, and source notes. This is a wonderful book to use when studying the suffrage movement, Women's History Month, or American historical figures in general.
I received an advance copy from the publisher for review purposes.
calistareads's review
4.0
Belva Lockwood is a new name for me, but this woman was fearless. She demanded equal rights and she became the first women lawyer back around the time of the Civil War. She was fearless and she demanded to be heard. She even went to the Supreme Court to argue she was able to speak in a courtroom. This women must have been like a weed, you simply weren’t able to keep her out of what she wanted. She ran as the first presidential candidate in 1884 and 1888. I mean this woman didn’t just take no, she forced her way in and got her way. I admired this woman so much. I could use some of this kind of gumption.
The artwork is like a memory. It feels historical to me. It’s stylized and works.
This book was used for homeschool this week. The Niece read this and wrote a report on it. She couldn’t believe how unfair Belva was treated. She learned a bit from this and she thought this was a good historical story. She gave it 3 stars.
The artwork is like a memory. It feels historical to me. It’s stylized and works.
This book was used for homeschool this week. The Niece read this and wrote a report on it. She couldn’t believe how unfair Belva was treated. She learned a bit from this and she thought this was a good historical story. She gave it 3 stars.
katieritoch's review
5.0
A Lady Has the Floor is an inspirational book about the early women’s rights leader, Belva Lockwood. This book goes through the life story of Belva Lockwood and her efforts as an activist in early America. This book would be perfect for teaching about history, especially women’s history. The illustrations are also very pretty in this book.
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alapp6's review
5.0
How had I not heard of Belva Lockwood before this book!? She's a feminist hero who never stopped despite constant no's! She was a lawyer, ran for president and unendingly stood up for women and minorities. Wonderful short children's biography on Lockwood that's recommended for Grades 2-5.
maidmarianlib's review
4.0
A great view of an early campaigner for women's rights and the first women to run for president, has a lot of aspects towards education and using education to better women, unique illustrations and draw on classic painting styles and even puts the "cracks" in the paint to make them look older.